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Strategies for English Language Learners in Secondary Mathematics

September 28-29, 2006

Objective:

Provide opportunities that promote collaboration and exchange of expertise between ESC Mathematics and ELL staff

Increase capacity of ESC Mathematics and ELL staff to design and deliver high quality training on research-based mathematics instruction focus on English Language Learners

Thursday, September 28, 2006
Time Activity
7:30 - 8:00 Breakfast and Conversation
8:00 - 8:15 Welcome, Introductions, Purposes and Expectations
8:15 - 8:35 Consensogram Activity
8:35 - 9:05 Building a Case for Supporting English Language Learners in Mathematics
9:05 - 9:50 Examining ESC and School Assumptions
9:50 - 10:00 Break
10:00 - 10:30 What Does the Research Say About Variables and Its Impact
10:30 - 11:00 Examining the Convergence of Mathematics and Language
11:00 - 12:15 Promoting Collaboration to Address the Needs of English Language Learners
12:15 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 Roadblocks and Landmines
2:15 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 3:45 Exploring Strategies for Secondary Level Mathematics
3:45 - 4:00 Closure


Friday, September 29, 2006
Time Activity
7:30 - 8:00 Breakfast and Conversation
8:00 - 8:15 Reflections
8:15 - 9:00 Linking Language and Symbolism to Conceptual Understanding
9:00 - 9:45 Applying Strategies to Lesson Analysis
9:45 - 11:15 Creating a Lesson that Incorporates ELL Considerations
11:15 - 11:35 Benefits and Barriers of Working Together
11:35 - 12:00 Expectations and Support
12:00 - 12:30 Taking it Home – Action Plans for Working with Schools
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 Going Deeper: Language Competency
2:45 - 3:30 Next Steps: Until Next Time

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